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<br />May 18. 2009
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<br />SUBJECT
<br />Council discussion and input on public outreach efforts related to the development and local
<br />construction of the High Speed Rail/Caltrain Electrification project.
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<br />RECOMMENDATION
<br />Provide input to Caltrain staff for use in their development of a Public Outreach Plan for
<br />development and construction of the High Speed Rail/Caltrain Electrification project.
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<br />BACKGROUND
<br />In 2008, California voters approved a bond measure to finance construction of the California
<br />High Speed Rail (HSR) system. In January, 2009, the HSR Authority issued a Notice of
<br />Preparation of a project Environmental Impact Report/Statement for the peninsula segment
<br />of the system, and proceeded with several scoping sessions.
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<br />The scoping sessions illustrated the great need for a local "face" and voice for the project, to
<br />work directly with - and ensure sensitivity to - local communities as this project moves into
<br />its planning and environmental review phase. The Council supported the Memorandum of
<br />Understanding between Caltrain and HSR to create, in effect, a single project incorporating
<br />HSR and the electrification of Caltrain, to be managed in a highly coordinated fashion. and
<br />engaging the public with one voice through Caltrain. Such an approach will serve to create
<br />a more inclusive and positive forum for communication. and provide a clear, localized line of
<br />communication for residents and businesses.
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<br />Caltrain staff has met with City staff for discussions of the principles and scope of outreach
<br />to the Redwood City community. Tonight, Caltrain staff will make a brief presentation to
<br />Council reviewing the development schedule and the baseline approach to the coordinated
<br />community outreach and public participation process. The Council may then discuss the
<br />public outreach approach. and Caltrain staff will utilize that discussion as input into their
<br />public outreach plan.
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<br />ALTERNATIVES
<br />The Council could choose not to address these issues at this time.
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<br />FISCAL IMPACT
<br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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<br />ATTACHMENTS
<br />Draft outline of community outreach principle, scope, and concepts, for Council discussion
<br />purposes
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<br />RELATEO DOCUMENTS IN CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
<br />None .
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